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Polli’s is located at the upper end of the main street (Baldwin Avenue) of Makawao (which is a fun town to explore during the day). It’s a good sized cantina with booth and table indoor seating and 5-6 seats at the bar. Décor is rustic...More

Small but very busy place. Food was surprisingly good, didn't expected this type of Mexican food from Hawaii. the food was spicy and fresh. Started with chips and salsa. The chips were corn and flour both, light and fresh. we had a party of 4...More

If you're cruising through the small, upcountry town of Makawao lined with quaint boutique shops, art galleries and small cafe's offering fresh local greens, check out Polli's. It's been there since time began and is a favorite for Mexican food. It's a funky little place...More

Lia koi margaritas are awesome. The chips and salsa are good. Mix of white and corn tortillas. Went here twice so far this trip. Very consistent with a good atmosphere. The service is a little slow but hey it island time and it's vacation so...More

We love good Mexican food and this exceeds our expectations every time!! We plan our day to have lunch here. . .seafood enchilada is a favorite!! Great salsa!! Appetizers are delicious. Best Mexican food on the island. Great casual ambiance, delightful long-time staff.

We ate here today, while in Makawao. From the outside it looks like a small taco stand, but once inside, it's a sit down place with menus. The people at our table had carnitas, tamale and a super seafood burrito. The carnitas and burrito, were...More

Yesterday was National Taco day. We were Upcountry. Naturally, we decided to have a taco - where better than Polli's.
It was just the lunch hour. Friendly staff talked story with us a minute. We ordered the taco plate to share. Waitress said she would...More

Made to order, your choice of tender shrimp, fish, chicken or steak, sauteed with green peppers, onions, mushrooms and chimi sauce, served on a hot, sizzling platter with six flour tortillas, cheese and guacamole

Fajita Grande for Two

Double-up or combine any two selections $6 extra. Served with Rice and Beans add $2

Featured Items

13.45

Seafood Enchilada Plate

A flour tortilla stuffed with sauteed shrimp and ono. Topped with our creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce, and served with guacamole, Mexican rice and beans

13.45

Taco / Enchilada Plate

One crispy taco and one enchilada with your choice of beef, pork chile verde, chicken or veggie taco mix. Served with Mexican rice, beans and guacamole

Made to order, your choice of tender shrimp, fish, chicken or steak, sauteed with green peppers, onions, mushrooms and chimi sauce, served on a hot, sizzling platter with six flour tortillas, cheese and guacamole

Fajita Grande for Two

Double-up or combine any two selections $6 extra. Served with Rice and Beans add $2

Featured Items

13.45

Seafood Enchilada Plate

A flour tortilla stuffed with sauteed shrimp and ono. Topped with our creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce, and served with guacamole, Mexican rice and beans

13.45

Taco / Enchilada Plate

One crispy taco and one enchilada with your choice of beef, pork chile verde, chicken or veggie taco mix. Served with Mexican rice, beans and guacamole

Thanks for your question.
Coming from Waialea, it would be about a 20-30 minute drive, depending on traffic.
For directions, just pretend you are heading back to the airport. Turn right onto the Hana Hwy and drive to a... More

Thanks for your question.
Coming from Waialea, it would be about a 20-30 minute drive, depending on traffic.
For directions, just pretend you are heading back to the airport. Turn right onto the Hana Hwy and drive to a set of traffic lights where the Hana Hwy intersects with the 4-lane hwy upcountry.
Follow the signs and turn left at the Makawao intersection. Polli's is at the intersection of Makawao and Baldwin, (There is a four-way stop sign there.) The parking lot is just beyond Polli's front door.
A cautionary word if you are heading to Polli's for lunch. There are a couple of school zones along Makawao Avenue and they do enforce the reduced speed limits there. If the lights are flashing, slow down.
Enjoy Polli's!